Oysters with Muscadet

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Apalachicola oyster illustration

Apalachicola

US Gulf Coast

Wild-harvested Gulf Coast oyster from Florida's legendary Apalachicola Bay. Small, intensely briny, and robust with a distinctive flavor that earned global recognition as the pinnacle of oyster quality.

Bagaduce oyster illustration

Bagaduce

US East Coast

A distinctive Maine oyster from the Bagaduce River. Medium briny with clean sweetness, pronounced umami, and savory smoky notes. Sun-grown in floating bags with gnarly shells and full meats.

Basket Island oyster illustration

Basket Island

US East Coast

A quintessential Maine oyster from Casco Bay. Medium to large size with classic Northeast salinity, firm texture, and balanced brininess. Clean and refreshing with a perfect cup size.

Beach Angel oyster illustration

Beach Angel

Canada West Coast

Beach-grown Pacific oyster from Cortes Island, BC. Firm and sweet with robust briny flavor, featuring distinctive notes of cucumber, grass, and melon rind. Crisp and ocean-fresh.

Beausoleil oyster illustration

Beausoleil

Canada East Coast

The perfect starter oyster from New Brunswick's Miramichi Bay. Small, refined, and elegantly mild with yeasty notes, subtle hazelnut sweetness, and a creamy texture. Farmed in floating trays that ensure pristine, uniform shells.

Beavertail oyster illustration

Beavertail

US East Coast

Large, deeply cupped oyster from Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay with a distinctive beaver tail shape. Bold and briny with buttery sweetness, grown in deep suspended trays that capture pure ocean flavor.

Bedeque Bay oyster illustration

Bedeque Bay

Canadian Maritimes

Bottom-cultured Atlantic oyster from Salutation Cove in Prince Edward Island. Round, deep-cupped with tender meats, high salinity, and a strong distinctive flavor that stands out among typically mild Maritime oysters.

Belon oyster illustration

Belon

France

The connoisseur's choice. Complex, intensely mineral, with bold metallic and seaweed notes.

Belon (France) oyster illustration

Belon (France)

France

The legendary European flat oyster from Brittany's Belon River. Intensely metallic with a distinctive coppery taste from high iron content. Bold, brassy, and powerful—considered the Cadillac of oysters by connoisseurs.

Belon (Maine) oyster illustration

Belon (Maine)

US East Coast

Rare wild European Flat oyster harvested from Maine's cold waters. One of only 5,000 harvested annually. Intensely metallic and mineral with bold coppery flavors and umami notes—powerful and unforgettable.

Big Rock oyster illustration

Big Rock

US East Coast

Aquatray-grown Cape Cod oyster with thick shells and plump, savory meats. Crisp and salty with rich umami flavor, prominent brininess, and clean mineral finish. Named for a boulder on the beach where they're cultivated.

Blackberry Point oyster illustration

Blackberry Point

Eastern Canada

Cold-water Prince Edward Island oyster from Foxley River and Malpeque Bay. Large, reliably plump and deep-cupped with mild sweetness upfront and a pleasantly lingering medium-high salinity finish. Hand-tongued from small skiffs.

Blue Point oyster illustration

Blue Point

US East Coast

The classic Atlantic oyster. Crisp, briny, with mineral notes and a sharp, clean finish.

Blue Pool oyster illustration

Blue Pool

US West Coast

Tumbled Pacific oyster from Hood Canal's Hamma Hama River. Deep-cupped with smooth shells, featuring a creamy, crunchy texture and complex flavor profile of cucumber, crisp brine, and a distinctive sweet-vegetal finish.

Bluepoint (Long Island Sound) oyster illustration

Bluepoint (Long Island Sound)

US East Coast

America's most famous oyster since the 1800s. Bottom-planted in Long Island Sound with heavy, gnarly shells. Intensely briny and bold with metallic notes, firm texture, and a mineral finish. A salty classic for purists.

Bluff oyster illustration

Bluff

New Zealand

The legendary oyster of New Zealand. Intensely mineral and briny with firm texture and complex, bold flavors from the ice-cold Foveaux Strait.

Bluffton oyster illustration

Bluffton

US East Coast

Wild-harvested from South Carolina's May River near Bluffton. Intensely briny with powerful umami character and silky texture. Among the best southern oysters, showcasing the exceptional quality of the Lowcountry's pristine ACE Basin.

Bodega Bay Atlantic oyster illustration

Bodega Bay Atlantic

US West Coast

Atlantic oysters grown in Bodega Bay, California. Known for robust, gnarly shells and intensely briny, metallic flavor with a creamy texture and sweet finish. A bold West Coast take on the Eastern species.

Bras D'or oyster illustration

Bras D'or

Canadian Maritimes

Wild-harvested Maritime oyster from Cape Breton's Bras D'Or Lakes. Light-bodied with assertive brine, hints of seaweed, and a clean, steely finish. A quintessential Atlantic oyster from pristine Nova Scotia waters.

Brewster oyster illustration

Brewster

US East Coast

Rack-and-bag cultivated oyster from the Brewster Flats of Cape Cod Bay. Distinctly briny and mineral-rich with a clean, sweet finish reflecting the pristine waters of Massachusetts.

Broadwater oyster illustration

Broadwater

US East Coast

A Virginia oyster grown in Chesapeake waters and finished on the Atlantic side for enhanced salinity. Plump, smooth meat with lively brininess and complex flavor that sets it apart from typical Chesapeake oysters.

Bulls Bay oyster illustration

Bulls Bay

US East Coast

Historic South Carolina oyster from Bulls Bay. Large and meaty with a firm texture, pronounced briny flavor, and distinctive sweet finish. Shaped by high salinity coastal waters with peak flavor in colder months.

Caminada Bay oyster illustration

Caminada Bay

US Gulf Coast

Giant, meaty Gulf oyster from Louisiana's Barataria Bay. Strong earthy brininess with unique minerality from freshwater influence. Grown in off-bottom cages, perfect for raw or fried in classic po'boys.

Cape Blue oyster illustration

Cape Blue

US East Coast

Hand-grown Cape Cod Bay oyster from Barnstable Harbor. Medium-sized with distinctive white-and-black shells, highly briny with firm texture and a slightly nutty finish. Rich New England clambake flavor.

Cape Breton oyster illustration

Cape Breton

Canada East Coast

Wild-caught oyster from Cape Breton Island's pristine waters in Nova Scotia. Very briny with bright ocean character, firm springy meat, and a lingering mineral finish that reflects the clean Atlantic surroundings.

Cape May Salt oyster illustration

Cape May Salt

US East Coast

A stalwart mid-Atlantic oyster from Delaware Bay, New Jersey. Briny and sweet with exceptionally plump, creamy meat from rack and bag cultivation near Cape May's salty waters.

Cape North oyster illustration

Cape North

Eastern Canada

Farm-raised oyster from Aspy Bay at the northern tip of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Exceptionally briny and meaty with intense oceanic flavor, bright minerality, and a crisp, sweet finish from pristine Atlantic waters.

Cape Spear oyster illustration

Cape Spear

Atlantic Canada

A briny Atlantic Canadian oyster from New Brunswick's Northumberland Strait. Meaty and firm with balanced sweetness, mild seaweed notes, and a crisp, steely finish. Cultivated in floating trays.

Capers Blades oyster illustration

Capers Blades

US East Coast

Wild-harvested blade oysters from Capers Island, South Carolina. Hand-selected by Clammer Dave from natural reefs, delivering clean, sweet meat with intensely briny, tongue-curling salty liquor and a robust, metallic finish.

Carlsbad Blonde oyster illustration

Carlsbad Blonde

US West Coast

Southern California's signature oyster from Carlsbad's Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Grown in suspended culture with distinctive glassy, striped shells. Strongly briny with refreshing melon and cucumber notes, balanced between briny and sweet.

Cedar Island oyster illustration

Cedar Island

US East Coast

Farm-raised North Carolina oyster from Core Sound near Cedar Island. Medium-sized with full, firm meat and a bright, crisp brininess that delivers a clean, salty finish.

Chef's Creek oyster illustration

Chef's Creek

Canada West Coast

A quintessential British Columbia oyster from Baynes Sound. Tray-suspended for 12-18 months, developing deep cups and full meats. High brininess with creamy texture, finishing sweet with hints of melon and lettuce.

Chilmark oyster illustration

Chilmark

US East Coast

Deep-water aquacultured oyster from Menemsha Pond on Martha's Vineyard. Large, briny, and full-bodied with a crisp, clean sea salt blast and sweet finish. Mineral-rich flavor from ancient freshwater springs and Atlantic tidal flow.

Chincoteague oyster illustration

Chincoteague

US East Coast

The aristocrat of American oysters. Intensely briny and ocean-forward, with firm, full meat and a remarkably clean finish.

Chunu oyster illustration

Chunu

US East Coast

Premium cocktail-sized oyster from Virginia's Eastern Shore. Similar in size to Kumamotos but with East Coast character—highly salty, smooth, and sweet with a deep cup and firm texture.

Church Point oyster illustration

Church Point

US East Coast

A large Virginia oyster from the James River and Chesapeake Bay. Known for bold brininess, rich creamy texture, and subtle sweetness with a savory lingering finish that exemplifies classic Virginia Bay character.

Copps Island oyster illustration

Copps Island

US East Coast

A bold Long Island Sound oyster from Connecticut's historic Copps Island Oysters farm. Large and strong with heavy shells, delivering an intensely briny and metallic flavor with sweet undertones. Cultivated using traditional methods for over 150 years.

Cotuit oyster illustration

Cotuit

US East Coast

America's oldest oyster brand since 1857. Rich, complex, with strong mineral brine balanced by sweet notes and a lingering slate finish.

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Crab Slough

US East Coast

Wild-harvested oyster from Oregon Inlet in North Carolina's Outer Banks, open only October through March. Balanced briny-sweet flavor with buttery sweet corn and asparagus notes. Strong shells and firm texture shaped by dynamic currents. Often contains tiny pea crabs, considered a local delicacy.

Cuttyhunk oyster illustration

Cuttyhunk

US East Coast

Island oyster from Cuttyhunk's pristine West End Pond off Massachusetts. Intensely briny with a sweet, buttery finish. Grown in isolation with no river influence, these tender oysters showcase bold salinity balanced by distinctive sweetness.

Dabob Bay oyster illustration

Dabob Bay

US West Coast

Intertidal beach-grown Pacific oyster from the pristine waters of Hood Canal's Dabob Bay. Light and crisp with pronounced brininess from slow growth in cold, nutrient-limited waters. Firm meat with a clean, sweet finish.

Daisy Bay oyster illustration

Daisy Bay

Eastern Canada

A well-balanced Prince Edward Island oyster grown wild in red bay mud. Leads with bright salinity and finishes with mild cucumber smoothness and sweet notes. Cultivated for 4-6 years in pristine northern waters.

Damariscotta oyster illustration

Damariscotta

US East Coast

Maine's finest. Dense, powerful oysters with thick shells, firm ivory meats, and a balanced flavor of strong brine, subtle sweetness, and mineral complexity.

Deer Creek oyster illustration

Deer Creek

US West Coast

Intertidal beach-cultivated Pacific oyster from South Hood Canal, Washington. Deep-cupped with full meats, crisp brininess, and a distinctive sweet melon finish with mild mineral notes.

Drakes Bay oyster illustration

Drakes Bay

US West Coast

Historic Pacific oyster from Drake's Estero in Point Reyes National Seashore. Intensely briny with earthy, mushroomy notes and bitter herb finish. Bottom cage cultured in pristine waters until farm closure in 2012.

Duxbury oyster illustration

Duxbury

US East Coast

A balanced New England classic. Plump and tender with harmonious briny-sweet flavor, buttery notes, and a clean finish.

East Dennis oyster illustration

East Dennis

US East Coast

Large, plump Cape Cod oysters from Quivet Neck with exceptional balance. Medium brine meets strong umami and sweet mineral notes for a clean, savory finish. Rack-and-bag cultivated since 2003.

East End oyster illustration

East End

US East Coast

Classic East Coast oyster with high salinity and pronounced minerality. Medium-sized with a chewy texture, delivering briny, vegetal flavors and a clean, crisp finish.

Ebenecook oyster illustration

Ebenecook

US East Coast

Expertly farmed Maine oyster known for pristine flavor and deep cups. Briny and fresh with clean salinity, grown slowly by dedicated aquaculturalists in cold Maine waters.

Effingham Inlet oyster illustration

Effingham Inlet

British Columbia

Premium Pacific oyster from a pristine deep-water fjord in Barkley Sound, BC. Tray-suspended and tumbled for uniform deep cups. Plump, cream-colored meat with vibrant brine, natural sweetness, and a smooth watermelon-lettuce finish.

Elkhorn oyster illustration

Elkhorn

US West Coast

Beach-grown Pacific oyster from Washington's Willapa Bay. Firm and meaty with intense, robust flavor featuring high brininess, natural sweetness, and a distinctive mineral-melon finish.

European Flat oyster illustration

European Flat

Europe

A refined yet powerful oyster with distinctive metallic and coppery notes. The European species offers a bold mineral character unlike any Pacific or Atlantic oyster.

Fat Bastard oyster illustration

Fat Bastard

US West Coast

The largest of Taylor Shellfish's tide-tumbled Pacific oysters from Washington State. Bold, briny, and savory with a sweet finish, plump texture, and deep cups filled with generous liquor.

Fine de Claire oyster illustration

Fine de Claire

France

France's distinguished standard. Finished in salt ponds for sweet, fruity notes with a buttery texture and precise, briny finish.

First Light oyster illustration

First Light

US East Coast

Farmed by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in Wellfleet Harbor, Massachusetts. Bold and briny with bright umami seaweed notes and a buttery finish. Named for 'People of the First Light.'

Fishers Island oyster illustration

Fishers Island

US East Coast

A distinctively bold, deep-cupped Atlantic oyster from Block Island Sound. Grown in suspended lantern nets by a family farm for over 40 years. Briny with focused savory notes, strikingly clean finish, and firm texture.

French Kiss oyster illustration

French Kiss

Eastern Canada

A larger, mature Beausoleil from Miramichi Bay, New Brunswick. Full and plump with sharp brininess, clean taste, and a sweet finish. Hand-packed with exceptional attention to detail.

Gay Island oyster illustration

Gay Island

US East Coast

Genetically unique Maine oyster grown in the open ocean near Cushing Harbor. Intensely briny with a bracing North Atlantic flavor, balanced by sweet notes and a touch of sugar. Pale tan shells layered like phyllo.

Genuine Blue Point oyster illustration

Genuine Blue Point

US East Coast

The legendary Long Island oyster harvested from Great South Bay for over two centuries. Strong, briny, and robust with satiny meats, a fresh crisp texture, and a sweet aftertaste that sparkles with mineral salinity.

Gillardeau oyster illustration

Gillardeau

France

The luxury standard. Exceptionally plump and creamy with intense minerality, sweet nuttiness, and refined balance from France's legendary fourth-generation oyster dynasty.

Glacier Point oyster illustration

Glacier Point

US West Coast

Alaskan oyster from Kachemak Bay's glacier-fed waters. Intensely briny and umami-rich with distinctive salinity and thick shell. Less cucumbery than typical Pacifics, with a unique 'touch of king salmon' flavor.

Glidden Point oyster illustration

Glidden Point

US East Coast

The definitive Maine oyster from the Damariscotta River. Bottom-cultured in frigid waters, producing thick, heavy shells with deep cups and firm meats. Crisp and complex with pronounced brininess balanced by sweetness.

Gooseberry Bay oyster illustration

Gooseberry Bay

Eastern Canada

Farm-raised in floating bags in Malpeque Bay, Prince Edward Island. Briny with sweet, nutty astringency, firm plump meats, and abundant rich liquor from the nutrient-rich Cape Shore waters.

Grassy Bar oyster illustration

Grassy Bar

US West Coast

Hand-cultivated Pacific oyster from Morro Bay's high-energy estuary. Deeply briny with crisp sweetness and distinctive cucumber and wet-stone minerality. Entirely grown in Southern-Central California from seed to harvest.

Great South Bay oyster illustration

Great South Bay

US East Coast

Iconic Long Island oyster from the historic Blue Point grounds. Briny with high salinity, plump and meaty with firm texture, balanced sweetness, and a distinctive mineral-woody finish. Cultivated in floating cages near Fire Island Inlet.

Great White oyster illustration

Great White

US East Coast

Cape Cod's flagship oyster from Barnstable Harbor. Large with thick shells and dense, savory meats. Distinctively briny and mineral-forward with a powerful ocean taste shaped by twice-daily tidal flows.

Hog Island Atlantic oyster illustration

Hog Island Atlantic

US West Coast

A unique East Coast oyster variety raised in California's Tomales Bay. Small with handsome green-gold shells, intensely briny with crisp minerality and surprising fruity depth that peaks in summer.

Hog Island Cliffside oyster illustration

Hog Island Cliffside

US West Coast

Large, deeply cupped Pacific oyster from Discovery Bay, Washington. Intensely briny with herbaceous spinach/kale notes and a distinctive umami finish reminiscent of aged beef or dried nori. Complex and bold.

Hurricane Island oyster illustration

Hurricane Island

Eastern Canada

Hand-harvested from the cold, clean waters of Nova Scotia's Northumberland Strait. Small to medium oysters with intense brininess, firm crisp texture, and a notably sweet finish.

Ichabod Flat oyster illustration

Ichabod Flat

US East Coast

Hand-harvested intertidal oyster from Plymouth's historic mudflats in Cape Cod Bay. Meaty and briny with a buttery, bisque-like richness. Thick shells and firm texture from cold Massachusetts waters.

Imperial Eagle Channel oyster illustration

Imperial Eagle Channel

British Columbia

Beach-cultured Pacific oyster from Barkley Sound on Vancouver Island's wild west coast. Deep-cupped and plump with high brininess balanced by natural sweetness, finishing with distinctive cucumber and watermelon-rind notes.

Irish Point oyster illustration

Irish Point

Eastern Canada

A cocktail-sized PEI oyster with striking bright green shells. High salinity with a powerful brine that transitions to a sweet, earthy, citrus finish. Excellent meat quality from cold northern waters.

Island Creek oyster illustration

Island Creek

US East Coast

The flagship of New England oysters. Briny and buttery with firm meat, vegetal richness, and a distinctive lobster-stock finish.

Isle Dauphine oyster illustration

Isle Dauphine

US Gulf Coast

Hand-crafted Alabama oyster from Dauphin Island with bold brininess and firm texture. Grown in raised cages with strong wave action that creates a deep, meaty cup and consistent quality.

Jupiter Point oyster illustration

Jupiter Point

US East Coast

Large, deep-cupped oyster from the Noank River in Connecticut. Highly briny with a sweet finish and wonderfully firm texture. A slightly lighter, more accessible cousin to the famous Mystic oyster.

Kachemak Bay oyster illustration

Kachemak Bay

US West Coast

Slow-growing Pacific oyster from Alaska's glacial Kachemak Bay waters. More briny and umami-forward than typical Pacifics, with crisp texture, cucumber-melon notes, and a clean vegetal finish with hints of nori and green tea.

Katama Bay oyster illustration

Katama Bay

US East Coast

Large, deeply-cupped Martha's Vineyard oyster famous for its intense brine and sweet-candy finish. Grown in strong Katama Bay currents, these salt bombs deliver smooth creaminess and are considered among New England's finest.

Kelly Gigas oyster illustration

Kelly Gigas

Ireland

Pacific oyster farmed by the famed Kelly family in Galway Bay's mineral-rich waters. Exceptionally creamy with mild brine, grassy cucumber notes, and stunning purple-striped shells with pure white meat.

Kelly Native oyster illustration

Kelly Native

Ireland

Traditional European Flat oyster from Galway Bay, Ireland. Meaty and firm with smooth, buttery-rich texture, pronounced brininess, and lingering mineral finish. Grown in nutrient-rich estuarine waters for 3-5 years.

Ladies Pass oyster illustration

Ladies Pass

US Gulf Coast

Wild-harvested from Galveston Bay's Ladies Pass Reef. Large, firm oyster with high salinity, mouth-watering brine, sweet notes, and complex umami flavors with hints of asparagus and green bean.

Lady's Island oyster illustration

Lady's Island

US East Coast

Sustainably farmed South Carolina oyster from the Coosaw River. Large, deep-cupped, and plump with a salt-heavy briny start that gives way to a sweet, clean finish. Handcrafted from hatchery to harvest.

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Lambertini

US East Coast

One of the most famous oysters from Long Island. Large and robust with heavy, gnarly shells. Intensely briny and metallic with a bold, wild character. Not for beginners—these are big, strong, and unapologetically uncouth.

Lameque oyster illustration

Lameque

Canada East Coast

Small cold-water oyster from Chaleur Bay, New Brunswick. Heavy, gnarly shells with intensely briny, metallic flavor. Robust and wild—not for beginners.

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Lavaca Bay

US Gulf Coast

Texas Gulf Coast oyster with pronounced briny intensity and complex oceanic flavors. Rich and full-bodied with subtle sweetness, reflecting the high salinity of Lavaca Bay's coastal waters.

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Little Shemogue

Canada East Coast

A premium cultured oyster from Southeast New Brunswick's Tormentine Peninsula. Small and plump with medium-high brininess, mineral richness, and a clean, sweet finish. Fresh biscuit aroma makes it an ideal starter oyster.

Little Wicomico oyster illustration

Little Wicomico

US East Coast

A balanced Virginia oyster with sweet, creamy meat and moderate brine. Sustainably farmed for four generations in the Little Wicomico River.

Malagash Thrumcap oyster illustration

Malagash Thrumcap

Eastern Canada

Wild, bottom-grown oyster from Nova Scotia's Malagash Basin. Mildly salty with a distinctive smoky, mineral finish and firm texture from the pristine northern Atlantic waters.

Malaspina oyster illustration

Malaspina

British Columbia

Hardy beach-grown Pacific oyster from Malaspina Inlet, Vancouver Island. Firm and plump with a crisp, briny flavor and distinctive cucumber-like finish. Rugged shells and dark mantle from extreme tidal conditioning.

Marenne oyster illustration

Marenne

France

A refined French oyster from the famous Marennes-Oléron basin. Mild, sweet, and creamy with a subtle nutty flavor and firm texture.

Martha's Vineyard oyster illustration

Martha's Vineyard

US East Coast

A bold island oyster from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Large and deep-cupped with an intense briny hit, smooth creamy body, and sweet finish. Known for plumpness and abundant liquor.

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Montauk Pearl

US East Coast

Farm-raised in Montauk's pristine waters since 2009. Medium-sized with distinctive black-striped shells and intensely briny, savory flavor. Dense, plump meat with a crisp, clean finish.

Moonstone oyster illustration

Moonstone

US East Coast

Bold Rhode Island salt pond oyster from Point Judith Pond. Rich, intense brine with meaty texture and a sweet nutty finish. Grown using rack-and-bag nursery and bottom culture methods.

Mystic oyster illustration

Mystic

US East Coast

Bottom-planted Connecticut oyster from the Mystic River. Firm, meaty texture with intense brininess from high salinity waters, finishing with a distinctive sweet note. Thick, irregular shells house a robust flavor.

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Naked Cowboy

US East Coast

Wild-harvested from Long Island Sound, the Naked Cowboy is an iconic oyster with massive, plump meats and a ruggedly bold personality. Intensely briny with strong mineral and metallic notes, this is a big, strong, savory oyster for experienced lovers—not for sissies.

Narragansett oyster illustration

Narragansett

US East Coast

Wild-harvested and farmed oysters from Rhode Island's historic Narragansett Bay. Long and skinny with shallow cups, these oysters deliver strong brine with earthy, mineral notes and a clean finish that reflects the challenging bay conditions.

Ned's Island oyster illustration

Ned's Island

US East Coast

Classic Long Island Sound oyster from Connecticut waters. Deep-cupped with lively brine and complex flavor from tawny algae. Citrusy notes balance the strong salinity with a fresh, clean finish.

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Netarts Bay

US West Coast

Beach-cultured Pacific oyster from pristine Netarts Bay in Northern Oregon. Strong, tongue-coating flavor with metallic notes, sweet cucumber finish, and distinctive black mantle line. Colorful shells and soft texture.

Nonesuch oyster illustration

Nonesuch

US East Coast

Bottom-planted Maine oyster from the Scarborough River nature conservancy. Known for distinctive moss-green shells and hearty meat with a fantastic balance of brine and sweetness, finishing with unique bitter green olive notes and silky texture.

Nootka Sound oyster illustration

Nootka Sound

British Columbia

Remote intertidal beach-farmed oyster from the fjords of West Vancouver Island. Art-deco striped shells in pink, purple, and green. Complex flavor with high brininess, nori sweetness, hints of muskmelon and raw milk, finishing with anise.

Northern Cross oyster illustration

Northern Cross

US East Coast

A boutique Virginia oyster with exceptional complexity. Grown by Bubba Frisby using a unique two-stage process, finishing in super-salty cold waters of the Virginia National Wildlife Refuge. Much brinier than typical Virginia oysters with a supersweet finish.

Norumbega oyster illustration

Norumbega

US East Coast

Robust, meaty oysters from Maine's fabled Damariscotta River. Hand-harvested by scuba divers after 2-3 years bottom-planted. Sweet, buttery opening transitions to refreshing brininess with firm texture and beautiful deep cups.

Olde Salt oyster illustration

Olde Salt

US East Coast

Rack and bag cultured oyster from Chincoteague Bay, Virginia. Bold, intensely briny with the truest taste of the ocean, thanks to direct Atlantic water influx. Smooth, clean finish despite high salinity.

Olympia oyster illustration

Olympia

US West Coast

The rare native Pacific treasure. Tiny but mighty, with intense copper, sweet cream, and celery salt flavors in a firm, creamy bite.

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Onset

US East Coast

Bold Cape Cod oyster from Onset, Massachusetts. Intensely briny with strong vegetal seaweed notes and firm, meaty texture. Grown at Fisherman's Cove with access to massive water flow and nutrients.

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Oysterponds

US East Coast

Large, deep-cupped Long Island oyster with distinctive umber-and-black shells. Intensely briny and savory with strong mineral character, tannic bite, and full musky flavor. Best September through April.

Pelican Reef oyster illustration

Pelican Reef

US Gulf Coast

Tray-raised Gulf Coast oyster from Cedar Key, Florida's first oyster farms. Medium-sized with striking white-and-black striped shells, firm plump meats, and a rich creamy flavor with perfect saltiness and a distinctive lobster-stock finish.

Pemaquid oyster illustration

Pemaquid

US East Coast

A Maine institution. Large, powerful oysters with rock-hard shells, plump firm meats, and clean briny-sweet flavor with lemony zest.

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Pepper Grove

US Gulf Coast

Wild-harvested Gulf Coast oyster from Pepper Grove Reef in East Galveston Bay, Texas. Large, intensely briny with distinctive sweet notes and complex umami flavors. High-salinity environment creates firm texture and signature crenelated shell.

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Pickle Point

Eastern Canada

Rare, aged PEI oyster from the makers of Raspberry Point. Seven years at harvest creates exceptional density and plumpness. Firm and intensely briny with creamy texture and subtle sweet finish. A collector's oyster.

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Pine Island

US East Coast

Historic Long Island Sound oyster harvested by traditional dredge methods since 1887. Large, robust shells with full meats. Balanced brine and sweetness with a crisp texture and sweet finish.

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Pipes Cove

US East Coast

Historic Peconic Bay oyster with plump meats and distinctive mineral character. Medium brininess with a unique iron finish, reflecting the nutrient-rich tidal marshlands of Pipes Cove near Greenport, Long Island.

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Pleasant Bay

US East Coast

A deeply-cupped Cape Cod oyster from the pristine waters of Pleasant Bay in Orleans, Massachusetts. Classic Atlantic brininess with a buttery texture, crisp clean flavor, and sweet finish. Rack and bag cultivated for three years.

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Plymouth Rock

US East Coast

Intertidally cultured Eastern oyster from historic Duxbury and Plymouth Bay, Massachusetts. Briny and mineral-rich with balanced sweetness and a crisp, clean finish. Firm yet delicate texture.

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Quivet Neck

US East Coast

Award-winning Cape Cod oyster from Dennis mudflats. High brine with plump, firm meat and umami notes that finish sweet and delicate. Grown off-bottom in elevated trays.

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Rappahannock

US East Coast

A sweet, buttery oyster with understated saltiness. Low salinity allows Blue Ridge minerality to shine through with a clean, crisp finish.

Rappahannock River oyster illustration

Rappahannock River

US East Coast

A sweet, buttery oyster with low salinity and Blue Ridge minerality. Perfect for beginners and an exceptional match for Chardonnay.

Raspberry Point oyster illustration

Raspberry Point

Prince Edward Island

A substantial PEI oyster with impressive size and balance. Briny with a clean, sweet finish and firm, plump meat.

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Riptide

US East Coast

Grown in the tidal Westport River estuary near Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Bold and briny with sweet undertones and a strong earthy mineral finish. Hearty, robust meats shaped by dynamic currents.

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Robins Island

US East Coast

Sustainably farmed Peconic Bay oyster with medium brine and distinctive iron-rich minerality. Aquatray cultivation yields clean shells and silky, firm meats with complex grassy sweetness and a buttery, vegetal finish.

Rome Point oyster illustration

Rome Point

US East Coast

A powerful, full-strength oyster from Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay. Intensely briny and mineral-rich with a luxurious buttery, umami finish. Grown in oceanic conditions using rack and bag methods with tumbling.

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Row 34

US East Coast

An innovative rack-and-bag oyster from Duxbury Bay, Massachusetts. Clean and crisp with strong briny minerality, nutty umami notes, and less vegetal character than bottom-planted varieties. Named after the experimental 34th row of oyster trays.

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Royal Courtesan

British Columbia

Beach-raised Pacific oyster from Cortes Island, BC. Bold, briny, and metallic with robust mineral intensity and a strong, clean finish. Cultivated by renowned oyster farmer Brent Petkau.

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Ruisseau

Eastern Canada

Tray-grown Eastern oyster from Eel Lake, Nova Scotia. Sweet and rich with mild salinity, ivory flesh, and a clean finish. Highly prized in Canada's Maritimes and Quebec, rarely found outside the region.

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Saddle Rock

US East Coast

A revived New York classic from Long Island Sound's Connecticut side. Medium-sized with medium brine and notable saltiness—think of them as a larger, saltier Bluepoint with a robust, full-flavored character.

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Salish Sea

US West Coast

Cold-water Pacific oyster from the inland waters of Washington and British Columbia. Tray-raised with distinctively briny, metallic flavor balanced by subtle sweetness and clean mineral finish.

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Salt Pond Select

US East Coast

Bottom-cultured heavyweight from Point Judith Pond, Rhode Island. Large, intensely briny oysters with pronounced metallic and mineral notes, creamy plump meats, and a concentrated tidepool flavor that demands an experienced palate.

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Salutation Cove

Canada East Coast

A choice farm-raised oyster from Prince Edward Island's pristine Salutation Cove. Deep-cupped with high salinity and crisp liquor, finishing clean and sweet with distinctive fruity notes.

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Sewansecott

US East Coast

Historic Virginia oyster farmed since the 1800s in Hog Island Bay. Large, profoundly briny with oceanic intensity, balanced by subtle umami and sweet finish. Grown by the century-old Terry family in pristine Eastern Shore waters.

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Shiny Sea

Eastern Canada

A beautifully presented cocktail-grade oyster from New London Bay, PEI. Deep-cupped with plump meats, delivering an immediate salty taste followed by a subtle, sweet finish.

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Shoal Bay Flat

US West Coast

The only European Flat oyster grown on the West Coast, cultivated by the Jones family on Lopez Island. Rare and coveted, with a pleasant metallic twang, sharp mineral notes, and the crisp-clean salinity of San Juan Island waters. Exceedingly limited supply.

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Shooting Point Salt

US East Coast

Handcrafted heirloom oyster from Hog Island Bay on Virginia's Eastern Shore. One of the saltiest oysters available, with intense briny punch, rocky minerality, slight sweetness, and an herbaceous finish that's exceptionally clean and pure.

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Sister Point

US West Coast

Bag-started, beach-finished oyster from southern Hood Canal's Great Bend. Thick-shelled with intensely salty, briny flavor and a distinctive cucumber-seaweed finish characteristic of South Sound oysters.

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Snow Creek

US West Coast

A challenging Pacific Northwest oyster from Discovery Bay, Washington. Suspension-cultured at 60 feet deep, delivering firm, plump meats with robust brininess, distinctive iron-mineral notes, and a sweet finish.

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Speciale

US East Coast

A wild Long Island oyster with bold, briny character. Heavy shells, meaty texture, complex mineral and metallic notes with cucumber undertones.

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Spring Creek

US West Coast

A briny Pacific Northwest oyster prized for its firm texture and intense umami flavor. Best in early spring when amino acids create peak savory intensity with a clean, assertive finish.

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Standish Shore

US East Coast

Premium Duxbury Bay oyster with sharp brine, sweet-buttery meat, and deep cups. Tumbled multiple times for hard, uniform shells with distinctive black and purple streaks. Melt-in-your-mouth texture with a crisp mineral finish.

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Stump Sound Single

US East Coast

Highly prized North Carolina oyster from Stump Sound, one of the saltiest estuaries on the East Coast. Intensely briny and ocean-forward with buttery richness and mineral notes from the unique lagoon system where fresh and salt waters meet.

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Summer Ice

Canada West Coast

Deep-water BC oyster cultivated at 20-50 feet depths to maintain winter condition year-round. Very salty and briny with a rich, fruity finish from feeding on zooplankton in cold Pacific waters.

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Sunken Meadow Gem

US East Coast

Cage-cultured Cape Cod oyster from Eastham with strong briny Wellfleet character. Medium-sized with delicate shape, clean ocean flavors, and pleasant seaweed notes in the finish.

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Tatamagouche

Eastern Canada

A briny, nutty oyster from Nova Scotia's Northumberland Strait. Farm-raised in Tatamagouche Bay, these medium-to-large oysters deliver rich, salty flavor with a crisp finish. Avoid in summer when spawning.

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Totten Inlet

US West Coast

Legendary Pacific oyster from South Puget Sound's most renowned fattening grounds. Intensely rich and plump with bold briny flavor, buttery texture, and distinctive seaweed notes that made Totten Inlet famous worldwide.

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Totten Virginica

US West Coast

An unlikely Pacific Coast triumph of the Eastern oyster. Thriving exclusively in Washington's famed Totten Inlet, these plump, firm oysters deliver bold briny intensity, rich buttery flavor, and a sweet finish that earned them Best Flavor at the East Coast Shellfish Growers competition.

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Wallace Bay

Eastern Canada

Sub-tidally cultivated Nova Scotia oyster from the cold waters of Northumberland Strait. Distinctly mineral-forward with high salinity and a fresh, clean finish. Deep-cupped shells from nutrient-rich northern waters.

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Watch Hill

US East Coast

Small farm-raised Rhode Island oyster from Winnapaug Pond. High salinity with crisp brininess leading to a distinctive mellow buttery sweet finish. Firm pink meat in unique fan-like shells.

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Wawenauk

US East Coast

Premium bottom-planted Damariscotta River oyster from Maine. Large, thick-shelled, and robust with surprisingly high brininess and distinctive bright lemon-zest flavor. Extremely plump and meaty.

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Weskeag

US East Coast

A medium-sized Maine oyster from the Weskeag River estuary in South Thomaston. Ultra-briny with a distinctive savory, miso-like flavor and smoky kelp finish. Plump and meaty with complex character.

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Whale Rock

US East Coast

A rare, premium oyster from the Mystic River cultivated by Connecticut's cooperative. Four-inch deep-cupped shells with mineral-rich, sweet-briny flavor and perfect shell shapes make these a sought-after variety.

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Whaleback Cocktail

US East Coast

Small Maine cocktail oyster from John's River Estuary. Bottom-grown and cage-floated with crisp Atlantic brininess, buttery texture, and a clean sweet finish with mineral notes.

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Wianno

US East Coast

Rack-and-bag cultivated Cape Cod oyster from West Bay with deep cups and firm, plump meats. Profoundly salty like Wellfleets but with distinctive sweetness, yielding a balanced yet bold flavor profile.

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Wild Goose

US East Coast

Rack-and-bag raised oyster from Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. Strong brine and mineral-forward with beautiful brown shells, exceptional meat fill, and a distinctive sweet, creamy umami finish.

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Windy Bay

US West Coast

Alaskan oyster with pronounced briny and metallic character. Medium-bodied with robust minerality and a clean, ocean-forward finish that reflects the cold waters of the Alaskan coast.

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Winter Point

US East Coast

Farm-raised Maine oyster from Mill Cove. Medium salinity with sweet-briny balance and a sharp mineral finish. Deep-cupped with meaty texture, available year-round including winter ice harvests.

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York River

US East Coast

Lower Bay Virginia oyster from the mouth of the York River. High salinity with mild brininess that transitions to a sweet, clean finish. Crisp mineral notes and smooth texture define this classic Chesapeake variety.